Summer Camp Leader

Job Description:

Summer Camp Leader – Summerside

YOU:

Do you:

• Have a passion for science, technology, engineering, and/or math (STEM)?
• Thrive on the energy of elementary school kids and enjoy inspiring young minds?
• Geek out over equipment like 3D printers and laser cutters?

Share your awesomeness with us!

Do you also:

• Play an instrument, love sports, act, sing, dance, draw, sew, or have some magic tricks up your sleeve?
  We’re always excited to incorporate the “A” in STEAM through the arts!

THE OPPORTUNITY:
STEAM PEI is hiring Summer Camp Leaders and Summer Camp Facilitators to develop and deliver summer day camps across PEI.

About the Role:

• Duration: May 20 to August 30.
• Schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
• Themes: Camps cover topics like Art in STEM, Stop Motion Animation, and STEM in Sport.
• Training: May and June focus on training and delivering in-school STEAM experiences.
• Travel:
  • Travel will be compensated, except for commutes to:
  • STEAM PEI’s home base at 141 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5T1.
  • Regular camp locations at Holland College in Charlottetown or Summerside.
  • In some cases, accommodations may be provided.

Compensation:

• $18.00 – $20.00/hour for post-secondary STEM students with relevant experience.
• Hours: Average of 37.5 hours/week.

The real reward? Witnessing the light in students’ eyes as they discover, create, and explore! Help inspire the next generation of Islanders in STEAM!

THE SKILLS:
If working with:

• 6-year-olds and robots,
• 8-year-olds launching bottle rockets, or
• 12-year-olds creating stop-motion animations

sounds like a dream job, then you’re going to have a BLAST!

Must-Haves:

• Clean criminal record check.
• First Aid certification.
• Ability to ensure public health guidelines are followed.
• Strong skills in managing and engaging groups of up to 20 students.
• Quick adaptability to dynamic situations.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Familiarity with STEM concepts is ideal.
• Willingness to learn new tools and technologies to stay on the cutting edge.
• Experience with block-based coding (e.g., Scratch, MakeCode) and robotics (e.g., Dash/Dot,
  Sphero, micro:bit, Makey Makey) is an asset.
• French Summer Camp Position:
  • Fluency in French is required for this role, as you’ll lead camps entirely in French.

Diversity & Inclusion:

• We value diversity in perspectives, knowledge, and cultures. STEAM PEI is dedicated to fostering an
  inclusive environment where everyone feels accepted and valued.
• Experience working with BIPOC and/or gender-diverse students is a plus!

ABOUT US:

STEAM PEI is a non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring young Islanders to explore learning and careers in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Our mission is to foster curiosity and confidence through hands-on, experiential learning opportunities.

We are excited to announce that we will soon be located at 141 Mount Edward Road, Charlottetown, PE C1A 5T1, where we will continue to deliver impactful programs.

Our efforts focus on reaching youth across PEI, with particular emphasis on under-represented groups,including girls, Indigenous youth, and youth from low socio-economic backgrounds.

TO APPLY:
Please apply below with your resume to tell us why you would be great for this position. We encourage you to apply early!

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